Question 1

The ideas behind the social Darwinism theory support the foundation of the social work practice.

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Social Darwinism promotes the idea of "survival of the fittest," which contradicts the principles of social work that focus on equality, support, and helping vulnerable populations.

Question 2

Social Work is an applied field and as such does not need theories.

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Theories are essential in social work as they provide a framework for understanding human behavior, social environments, and guide interventions.

Question 3

The English naturalist Charles Darwin is the father of Social Darwinism.

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Social Darwinism is a misapplication of Darwin's theories of natural selection, developed by others like Herbert Spencer, not by Darwin himself.

Question 4

Functionalists are concerned with societal balance above anything else.

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Functionalists focus on how different parts of society work together to maintain stability and equilibrium, emphasizing the importance of societal balance.

Question 5

Theories are

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Theories can serve as frameworks for understanding social phenomena (A), and they can be used to justify privileges (B) or oppression (C) depending on how they are applied or interpreted.

Question 6

Which theory inspired the apartheid system in South Africa?

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Social Darwinism, which applied the concept of "survival of the fittest" to human societies, was used to justify racial segregation and the superiority of certain races, influencing the apartheid system in South Africa.

Question 7

The Communist party rule in China and Cuba are examples the political application of which theory?

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The Communist party rule in China and Cuba is based on Marxism, which advocates for a classless society and the abolition of private property, aligning with the principles of communism.

Question 8

Which term is associated with World Systems theory?

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World Systems theory is associated with globalization as it examines the global economic system and the interconnections between countries.

Question 9

During which time did Structural Functionalism come under attack for its inability to explain social change, inequality, conflict and the power of the wealthy?

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Structural Functionalism faced significant criticism during the 1960s for its limitations in addressing social change, inequality, conflict, and the influence of powerful elites.

Question 10

The Melting Pot is often associated with

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The Melting Pot is a metaphor for the United States as a nation of immigrants from many different countries who have come together to form a new, unified society. The term was first used in the early 20th century by Israel Zangwill in his play of the same name. Zangwill's play tells the story of a group of immigrants from different countries who come to the United States and learn to live together in harmony. The play was a popular success and helped to popularize the idea of the United States as a melting pot.

Question 11

Role strain is

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Role strain occurs when there are contradictory expectations attached to the same role, causing stress for the individual fulfilling that role.

Question 12

Role stress is

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Role stress occurs when an individual faces conflicting demands from different roles they occupy, leading to incompatible expectations.

Question 13

Racial groups are:

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Racial groups are not biologically determined, but rather are socially constructed.

Question 14

Which societal gap would be associated with the Human Capital theory?

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Human Capital theory suggests that differences in education, skills, and experience can lead to disparities in wages and economic outcomes, thus relating to all the mentioned gaps.

Question 15

Describe the assimilation theory. Why the concept of straight-line assimilation is not part of the culturally grounded approach.

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Question 16

What is the Melting Pot theory, what are its flaws, and can it be part of the culturally grounded approach?

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Quiz 5: Evolutionary and Structural Functionalist Classical Theories